Senior Command and Control Test Engineer SE-4

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Command and Control (C2) Test Engineer (SE‑4) supporting the 46 Test Squadron – Sensors and Defensive Systems Flight (46 TS/TGBB) at Eglin AFB, FL. This position provides advanced test and evaluation support across radar, C2, and Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) architectures. The ideal candidate is a recognized expert in radar kinematics, sensor fusion, and air defense system behavior, capable of designing, executing, and analyzing highly complex multi‑sensor and C2 test events.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Lead and execute testing, integration, and evaluation of sensors and C2 systems for advanced IADS architectures
• Architect Master Test Plans for complex, multi‑node C2 and sensor environments
• Define Measures of Performance (MOPs) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) for C2 systems and sensor nodes
• Conduct advanced sensor integration and testing, including evaluation of radar, RF, and EO/IR sensor performance in contested environments
• Lead troubleshooting of complex sensor anomalies and tracking degradation
• Assess C2 interoperability including threat evaluation, logic flows, and weapon assignment algorithms
• Validate multi‑sensor fusion and assess EW or other non‑kinetic effects
• Perform data analysis and author final test reports for senior leadership with actionable engineering recommendations
• Provide expert technical insight for issues of critical customer importance
• Assist in developing system requirements, performance measures, test criteria, design constraints, and functional capabilities
• Support DT, OT, FDE, and test readiness certification by identifying deficiencies and verifying compliance
• Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports across the system development lifecycle
• Develop test documentation including methods of tests, test cases, test cards/procedures, test directives, technical reports, and requirement analyses
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor test projects requiring modification of standard practices or instrumentation
• Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests and provide recommendations
• Coordinate schedules, pre‑ and post‑test activities, and test results across multiple teams
• Travel to military ranges and additional locations to support test execution, data management, data reduction, hardware setup/troubleshooting, and deficiency reporting

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active Secret; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Education: Master of Science degree and 10+ years of relevant technical experience (experience may substitute for education).

Certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or CyberSec First Responder (CFR) or Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) or CompTIA Cloud plus (Cloud+) or GIAC Security Essentials Cert (GSEC) or CompTIA Penetration Test plus (PenTest+) or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering, R&D, or flight test experience in developmental and/or operational testing of weapons and avionics systems including electronic combat devices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and support mission‑driven testing
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when required

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI

Certifications: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

• 10–15+ years in IADS, C2, or sensor testing
• Experience with FAAD C2, IBCS, or other DoD C2 architectures
• Experience with SDR threat emulators and synthetic signal generation
• Experience coordinating open‑air range testing and managing range assets

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of radar kinematics and multi‑sensor fusion algorithms
• Expertise in tactical data links and synthetic threat emulation
• Recognized authority in air defense architectures (IADS)
• Experience with radar, RF, EO/IR sensors and C2 integrations
• Ability to define and evaluate MOPs and MOEs for C2 and sensor systems
• Experience in troubleshooting complex sensor and tracking anomalies
• Experience coordinating open‑air range testing and managing range assets (preferred)
• Familiarity with military C2 systems such as FAAD C2, IBCS, or similar architectures (preferred)
• Familiarity with SDR threat emulators and synthetic signal generation (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others
• Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated engineering and test team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to brief senior leaders and convey complex technical issues clearly
• High initiative, motivation, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including SPOs, military services, contractors, and test communities

Additional Information

Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: Full‑Time
Travel: 25% CONUS/OCONUS TDYs

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Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities